Vendors, musicians, support Ukrainian refugees at Augusta event

Some Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn county have been arriving in Maine, and others are on their way.

Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools to end in May, some districts have already canceled programs

The COVID-19 variant, BA.2, is more contagious than previous strains, and it can spread faster in a classroom than the pooled test would be able to detect in a classroom.

Suspended Kennebec County official pleads no contest to sexual assault of female inmate

Initially charged with three counts of gross sexual assault, James Saucier, 60, of Belgrade pleads no contest to lesser charges related to incidents involving a female inmate he supervised.

Waterville woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in stabbing of two people

Jessica Byrn-Francisco pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in court as part of a deal with the prosecution to drop felony-level charges.

Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting

Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.

Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville

Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.

Lewiston judge gets full support of committee for high court job

If confirmed by the Maine Senate, Rick E. Lawrence would become the first Black justice to serve on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

University to feature student artists with opening reception, annual exhibit

The opening reception is set for Saturday, April 9.

University of Maine at Augusta names Michael Laliberte as new president after a 6-month search

Laliberte, who's been president of State University of New York at Delhi since 2016, was chosen unanimously by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and will start on Aug. 1.

Catholic students to present Living Stations of the Cross across Maine